Man Boobs
Gynecomastia otherwise known as man boobs is the term used to describe enlarged breasts in men. We all know that women are supposed to have breasts, but not men. Men with the condition find it to be very embarrassing as it gives them a very feminine appearance. Men will even go as far as avoiding going on dates, going to the gym, the pool or the beach because they fear that they will get made fun of when their shirt comes off.
Causes of Man Boobs
Even though man boobs can affect up to 40% of men (yes, you saw that right), the exact cause is not known in most cases. Most males get enlarged breasts during puberty or adolescence, but they usually go away after a year or two. For some unlucky men, the man boobs stay with them forever.
In addition to adolescence, man boobs can also be caused by a hormonal imbalance. If the testosterone level is too low in a man compared to the level of estrogen, enlarged breasts may result. Estrogen levels can rise in men by taking anabolic steroids. It is also said that foods such as soy contain estrogen which can lead to enlarged breasts. However, there have not been any medical studies to prove this claim. Entourage actor Jeremy Piven once claimed that he grew breasts because he drank too much soy milk. Even though some of the causes of the condition are known, unfortunately, it is unlikely that your doctor will be able to tell you how you got them. He/she will most likely say that some men just get man boobs for whatever reason.
Celebrities with Man Boobs
If you have man boobs, it is no laughing matter. The condition has been used as the focus of jokes over and over again on TV. There is a famous episode of Seinfeld where Kramer invents a contraption known as the “mansierre” to support mens’ breasts. This condition can affect everyone including celebrities. Some celebrities that have been said to have man boobs include American Idol’s Simon Cowell, Ice-T who is a rapper and one of the actors on Law and Order SVU, actor Jack Nicholson and the rapper Rick Ross. Look at the pictures and draw your own conclusion on who has man boobs and who does not.
How to Get Rid of Man Boobs
If you came to this site and have man boobs, don’t worry. There are ways that you can get rid of them. Before I get into some ways of getting rid of man boobs, you should know that there are ways that you can hide them. Many men have successfully used compression vests to flatten their enlarged chest. Also, loose fitting clothing will also help the appearance of your chest.
The methods of getting rid of man boobs will depend on the type that you have. If you have true gynecomastia, it means that you have enlarged glandular breast tissue as well as fat inside your chest. Some people are lucky enough to only have pseudogynecomastia which means that their chest consists mainly of fat and not glandular breast tissue.
If you have true gynecomastia, the only way to get rid of them is surgery. Man boobs surgery typically involves liposuction where the surgeon sticks a tube into your chest and sucks away the fat. In addition to the liposuction, glandular breast tissue is usually excised or cut away. This ensures that your man boobs will never come back. Before selection a surgeon, you should shop around to make sure that you are getting the best deal. Surgery will cost you anywhere from five thousand dollars all the way up to ten thousand dollars.
If you are fortunate enough to have pseudogynecomastia, even though surgery will fix your problem, you do have alternatives. One alternative to surgery for eradicating man boobs is exercising. A combination of weight lifting and cardiovascular exercises is best. For weightlifiting, you should focus on building upper chest muscle which will taerget your man boobs. Some good exercises are the decline pushup and incline bench press. For cardiovasuclar exercises, try running, swimming or cycling which are the triathlon sports. Ever seen a triathlete with man boobs? There is a reason that never happens! You should also combine your exercise routines with a diet low in fat. There are many diets available today that can help your man boobs, and I will be discussing some of them on this site.
Man Boobs Scams
You are probably on this site because you have man boobs and want to know how to get rid of them. While you are looking for a solution, you may come across people trying to get you to buy products such as gynecomastia pills or ebooks with solutions. Do not purchase these pills as they do not work. There is no product that can target your man boobs and zap them away. These people are trying to play on your desperation. As far as the ebooks are concerned, buy them at your own risk. Everything that you need to know can be found online for free. I will be covering all these topics on this site. You will know all about man boobs, whether you like it or not.